From root: away
Usage Note
Palaaway describes a person who has a persistent habit of starting fights or arguments.
Examples
" Palaaway ang batang iyon. "
Natural Translation
That child is quarrelsome.
Literal Translation
Quarrelsome the child that.
" Huwag kang maging palaaway sa paaralan. "
Natural Translation
Do not be quarrelsome at school.
Literal Translation
Do not you become quarrelsome at school.
" Kahit mabait naman talaga siya, nagiging palaaway lang siya kapag pagod na pagod at gutom. "
Natural Translation
Even though he's really kind, he only becomes quarrelsome when he's exhausted and hungry.
Literal Translation
Even kind really truly he, becomes quarrelsome only he when tired very-tired and hungry.
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